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Courageous Recovery Testimonials
Thanks from the bottom of my heart for appearing on "American Family"
to share your story about overcoming depression. You were absolutely dynamite! Your
discussion was not only informative, setting a positive example for others who suffer
from clinical depression but also very powerful emotionally. The insights and honesty
you offered on the challenges of successfully overcoming depression were right on
the money and extremely well articulated. You should be very proud of your own journey.
You are certainly an inspiration to me!
- Bettina Gregory
Host, GoodLife TV Network
We were very fortunate that you were able to speak to us about your illness this
past Tuesday. I believe that your presentation made a real impact on the researchers
here. I have had nothing but positive comments from many of my co-workers about your
presentation. I came away inspired, knowing that the medicines we are striving to
develop truly make a difference in real peoples' lives. I've always believed that,
but real experiences and faces mean much more.
- Albert Uveges
Scientist, Wyeth Research
Every time Carol recounts her own experiences with mental illness and recovery she
demonstrates that people who have mental illness can and do recover and live productive
lives. By standing up and speaking out, Carol is breaking the stigma surrounding
mental illness one audience at a time.
- Jerry Lindauer
Executive Director, NAMI-Mercer (National Alliance of Mental Illness)
It was our pleasure to have you come and speak with us. You were truly inspirational,
and in fact made the research group realize that indeed our work is important and
can impact the lives of others. Many times in our discipline scientists find themselves
caught up in the scientific details and forget the true goal. Your presentation has
further motivated us and will not be forgotten.
- Lee E. Schechter, Ph.D., Director, Depression
and Anxiety Research, Wyeth Research
What can I say? Your presentation was absolutely incredible! My students were riveted
to their seats. You have opened up their eyes in ways I never could have. Your presentation
has changed not only their professional lives but their personal lives as well.
I have spoken to my colleagues, and we want you to come back again next year and
speak to all of our students!
- Donna A. Gaffney, RN, DNSc, FAAN, Seton Hall
University
Bravo! Carol! Your personal story was extremely enlightening both personally and
professionally. Not only did you take the negative stigma away from mental illness
for me, you reinforced the very reason why I chose to go into nursing in the first
place - to make a difference.
- Nursing Student, Seton Hall University
Thank you for your optimism, your wisdom, and courage that you shared today. I will
remember you and your story and hopefully make a difference in someone's life.
- Nursing Student, Seton Hall University
Carol Kivler brought home the humanity and the anguish of mental illness. She is
so brave to take her experience on the road and speak so frankly. Thank you, Carol.
- Nursing Student, Seton Hall University
Carol has given me the courage to approach not only patients suffering from mental
illness but also a lot of suggestions for dealing with patients with physical illness.
There isn't such a large difference between the two populations (beyond the stigma,
of course).
- Nursing Student, Seton Hall University
Thank you for sharing your personal story with us. Your journey is so inspiring and
your remarks were so comforting to those of us who are filled with hope for our loved
ones with mental illness. It is terrific that your message is reaching more and more
people, as you are an outstanding role model and advocate.
- Carol Nied, Development Committee, NAMI-Mercer
Carol A. Kivler
Courageous Recovery
"Changing the face of mental illness"
33 Traditions Way, Suite 101
Lawrence, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8988
carol@CourageousRecovery.com
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